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nasa successfully crashes a probe into an asteroid — to test whether space rocks that might threaten earth could be deflected out of the way. ukrainians in four russian—held regions have one final day to vote — in a referendum, kyiv and its western allies dismiss as a sham. the head of the metropolitan police pledges to be "ruthless" in rooting out corruption, racism and misogyny in the force. a state funeral is underway for the former japanese prime minister shinzo abe. leaders ...

High—value banknote won�*t be accepted in the shops. there may have only been in our currency for a decade but the withdrawal of the boulton and watt £50 note also marks a change in 300 years of history, because it�*s the end of paper banknotes in circulation. for the first time the entire bank of england collection will be made of polymer. 0ver polymer. over the road in a cashless cafe that was once an old banking hall, the new plastic notes get a mixed reception. they are a bit slippery...